Southern Cross University - Graduate College of Management - Lismore - Australia

Southern Cross University - Graduate College of Management

Master of Business Administration An MBA is the passport to a professional business management career. The Graduate College of Management at Southern Cross University has developed an MBA program that is individual, innovative and inspirational. The program is consistently ranked in the top five of Australian universities in terms of overall graduate satisfaction. Career Opportunities: The MBA is designed to enhance the ability of graduates to perform in the workplace and advance their business management careers. Major Areas of Study: The flexible structure of the MBA program provides you with greater choice from a range of elective and specialist units such as Accounting, Finance, Health Services Management, Information Management, Human Resource Management, International Business, Marketing, Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation, Sport Management, Tourism & Hotel Management and Research. It allows you to focus your studies and update your skills according to your needs. Course Structure and Units (Subjects): To qualify for the Master of Business Administration a total of 12 units usually must be completed. There are three trimesters each year. Full-time students normally undertake 4 units per trimester to complete the course in one year Part-time students usually undertake 2 units per semester completing the course in 2 years. This Masters program also has early exit points that recognise specific levels of achievement. Subject to the completion of units in accordance with the rules, you may exit with a Graduate Diploma (8 units) or a Graduate Certificate (4 units). Please note that not all units are offered in each Trimester or location. For a full list of Unit (subject) Availability please refer to the Unit (subject) Availability timetables on the GCM downloads page www.scu.edu.au/gcm Admission Requirements: The Master of Business Administration admission requirements are as follows: - Fulfilled all the requirements of a degree or equivalent qualification at this or another acceptable tertiary institution AND - Evidence of at least one years relevant professional experience or can provide evidence of academic or professional standing considered equivalent to these. A minimum of 4-5 years relevant professional experience with at least one year in a management or high level supervisory role would be acceptable. - English language proficiency - Any other evidence of aptitude necessary to succeed in the program such as references, awards, social or business achievements. Please supply your curriculum vitae or resume with your application. Program Duration: 1 years full-time; 2 years part-time Fees and Charges: GCM fees page (www.scu.edu.au/gcm) Teaching Methods: Classes for most units are conducted once weekly, Monday to Friday, and are normally of 2–3 hours duration. Each student receives a comprehensive study materials package for each unit. This includes a prescribed textbook, and a package of printed study materials. Some units are also supported by online resources. Learning Resources: In addition to class participation, printed study materials, supplementary readings and textbooks, students have access to an online website dedicated to each unit of study. Assessment Methods: The program incorporates progressive assessment and examinations. Students are assessed in each unit on the basis of written and oral assignments. These may be business reports, case studies, presentations, research studies and /or plans. Full details of assignments are contained in the study guide for each unit. Equipment and Facilities: Postgraduate business students have access to the contemporary facilities of the Tweed Gold Coast Campus, which include Harvard-style lecture theatre and seminar rooms; learning resource centre; modern computing and online facilities including online full-text business journal databases, and common room. Students can access campus facilities between 6:00 am and midnight, 7 days a week.